Fresh, frozen or dried fruit – serve fresh cut up fruit in an interesting cup or bowl. Even better, create a “healthful” fruit/yogurt parfait by alternating layers of fruit with low-fat yogurt and granola.

Roasted soy nuts – offer them! Most kids find them delicious.

Reduced-fat cheese – you can now find an amazing array of cheeses made from 2% milk in a variety of kid friendly packaging.

Healthy cereals – dry or with skim or low-fat milk. To select a healthy cereal, be sure it contains at least 3 grams of fiber per serving and less than 12 grams of sugar per serving.

Granola bars

Air-popped popcorn

Hard-boiled omega-3 fortified eggs

Low-fat cottage cheese with fruit

Stone ground tortilla chips with a healthy dip

Fruit smoothies made with yogurt or low-fat milk. Throw in a tablespoon of wheat germ for an additional nutrition punch.

A piece of dark chocolate or a cup of hot cocoa made with low-fat/skim milk and “real” cocoa powder

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About this tip sheet This tip sheet was created by Ann Kulze M.D., a well-respected physician and nutrition expert. Dr. Kulze is also a memberof the Prevent Cancer Foundation’s Board of Directors. This tip sheet has been edited for adherence to recent findings bythe Foundation’s Programs staff.

All information on this tip sheet should be considered general health information published to aid the reader in theirpersonal quest for holistic wellness. Our goal is to support readers in maximizing their wellness and vitality.